Fastener



A. PFEIFFE'R May 14, 1929.

FASTENER Original Filed May 2a, 1927 Patented May 14, 1929.

UNITED STATES ADOLPH PFEIFFER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

FASTENER.

Original application filed May 28, 1927, Serial November 14, 1927.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in fasteners, and more particularly to a fastener which can be readily used for detachably connecting the ends of a strap or similar article. a

This application is a division from my former application for fasteners filed May 28th, 1927, and which bears Serial Number 195,114. a

One of the objects of my invention is the provision of a fastener which may be quickly and easily applied to the end of strap or strip of material and provided with means whereby the other end of the strap or the like can be quickly and detachably connected to the fastener to bring the ends of the strap into close proximity to each other.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel features of construction, the combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully set forth, pointed out in the claims, and shown in the accompanying drawings; wherein,

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating the use of my invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view, and

Figure 3 is a perspective View of slightly modified form of my invention.

For the purpose of illustrating the use of my invention, I have shown in the drawing a strap 18 to which is connected an attaching member 19 formed at one end with a strap engaging loop 20 and at the other end with a receiving loop 21. A U shaped member 22 has its ends pivotally mounted upon one side of the loop 20 and has pivotally mounted upon its bight portion, spaced engaging prongs 23, formed integral with a movable bar 24. The bar 24 projects at one end beyond one side of the member 22 and is provided with a finger piece 25 for moving the prongs relative to the bight portion of the member 22.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that one end of a strap may be attached to the loop 20, the loop 21 moved to the position. shown in Figure 2, and the other end of the strap passed through the loop. After the end of the strap has been inserted in the loop 21, the bar 24 is actuated to rock the No. 195,114. Divided and this application filed Serial No. 233,286.

prongs 23 and move them into engagement with the strap, as shown in Figure 2.

In Figure 3 I have illustrated another form of the invention which comprises a U shaped body frame 26, one end of which extends transversely of the frame 26, as shown at 27. The side portions of the frame are formed with loops or eyes 28 in which is pivotally mounted a strap engaging loop 29. Pivotally mounted upon one side portion of the loop 29 is a U shaped locking member 30, the ends of which are formed with en gagingprongs 31, adapted to engage a strap positioned over or wrapped around the cross member 27.

From the above it will be readily apparent that I have provided an improved fastener of comparatively simple construction wherein one end of a strap or strip of material may be readily attached to the fastener and the fastener then engaged with the other end of the strap. This device may be constructed in various Ways and used for a great many purposes.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it will be apparent that various changes may be made in carrying out my idea without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope ofthe appended claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. A fastener of the class described including a body frame having a loop at each end, a second frame pivoted to one of said loops, and movable engaging prongs on the second frame for movement through the other loop of the first frame when said frames are arranged close together.

2. A fastener of the class described including a body frame having ai loop at each end thereof, a second frame pivoted to one of said loops whereby said frames are movably connected for movement toward and away from each other, movable engaging prongs carried by the second frame and movable through the second loop of the first frame when said frames are brought close together, and means whereby to manually impart movement to said prongs.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand. I

ADOLPH PFEIFFER. 

